Calle de la Isla de Sumatra 20, Madrid

Scores

Safety by day 8/10, at night 7.5/10.

About Fuencarral

A broad northern Madrid neighborhood with a mixed suburban-city feel, metro access, and a practical, everyday atmosphere. It is less touristy than central Madrid and feels more residential and spread out, with some areas close to larger roads and transit corridors.

Good for

• business travelers
• long stays
• public transport users
• drivers

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• first-time visitors
• budget travelers
• beach lovers
• culture lovers

Watch out for

• This is a large northern district area, so conditions can vary a lot by exact street and block.
• Some parts are near major roads and metro infrastructure, so traffic noise can be noticeable.
• If you want a lively restaurant-and-bar scene, you may need to head toward the central Fuencarral street corridor rather than this broader neighborhood.

Sources

• Calle de Fuencarral | Tourism Madrid
• Calle Fuencarral, Madrid's trendiest street
• Visit Fuencarral: 2025 Fuencarral, Madrid Travel Guide
• Fuencarral

Getting around

• Nuestra Señora de Valverde-Sumatra Bus, 60 m
• Nuestra Señora Valverde-Manuel Villarta Bus, 130 m
• Afueras a Valverde Bus, 300 m
• Nuestra Señora de Valverde-Islas Jarvi Bus, 320 m
• Fuente de la Carra Bus, 340 m

8.9 km to the city center (Madrid).